Psalms 98:4

4 (97-4) Sing joyfully to God, all the earth; make melody, rejoice and sing.

Psalms 98:4 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 98:4

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth
That is, all the inhabitants of the earth, as the Targum, to whom the joyful sound of the Gospel comes; (See Gill on Psalms 95:1),

make a loud noise, rejoice, and sing praise;
exalt and extend the voice to the highest pitch, in the most musical and melodious strains; this heap of words is used to express the intenseness of mind, vehemency of affection, and strength of spirit and exceeding greatness of joy, with which the Lord should be praised for his great and marvellous works.

Psalms 98:4 In-Context

2 (97-2) The Lord hath made known his salvation: he hath revealed his justice in the sight of the Gentiles.

3 (97-3) He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

4 (97-4) Sing joyfully to God, all the earth; make melody, rejoice and sing.

5 (97-5) Sing praise to the Lord on the harp, on the harp, and with the voice of a psalm:

6 (97-6) With long trumpets, and sound of cornet. Make a joyful noise before the Lord our king: